Assistant Surveyor - Year Placement - Building Surveying - London, United Kingdom

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Job summary

An established industry player is looking for students pursuing a Building Surveying degree to join their London office for a year-long placement. This role offers hands-on experience in building consultancy, with responsibilities ranging from site inspections to client meetings. You'll receive support for your APC competencies and attend training days to enhance your skills. Enjoy a competitive salary and a variety of benefits, including holiday time and a pension scheme. This is a fantastic opportunity to kickstart your career in a dynamic and supportive environment, where your contributions will be valued and recognized.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance related profit share

26 days holiday

Pension scheme

Life and accident insurance

Private medical insurance

Wellbeing allowance

Qualifications

• Studying a RICS accredited degree is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with site visits and assess building conditions.
• Prepare reports on building conditions and coordinate with project teams.

Skills

Building Surveying

Customer Service

Communication Skills

MS Office

Organizational Skills

Proactive Learning

Education

RICS accredited degree

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

Assistant Surveyor - Year Placement - Building Surveying - London, United Kingdom

Our Team
Our Building Consultancy team provide technical advice and construction expertise to help navigate each stage of the building lifecycle. Work covers all areas of building surveying, from dilapidation advice to schedules of condition, due diligence to expert witness. Our team work with occupiers, investors, financiers and developers to provide advice on building performance, cost in use, future flexibility and compliance.

About the Role
We are looking for students studying a Building Surveying related degree to join the London office on a year’s placement. You will work within one of our business groups gaining real experience from day one. The role will be varied from going out on inspections to meeting clients throughout the UK. Our aim is to nurture creative and dynamic property consultants. You’ll receive support towards gaining APC competencies and you will be able to attend training days to further develop your knowledge, skills and behaviours so you can work towards your APC throughout your placement year. Please note - this placement position will start in September 2025 for 12 months.

Key Responsibilities

1. Support the effective delivery of professional advice through the completion of typical instructions.
2. Assisting with site visits to assess building conditions, structural integrity and compliance with building codes and regulations.
3. Preparing and drafting reports on building conditions, including identifying defects or areas requiring maintenance.
4. Coordination between contractors, suppliers and project teams to ensure smooth project delivery.
5. Project support on projects, monitoring progress and ensuring that work complies with building regulations and quality standards.
6. Assisting with risk assessments, ensuring that all work conducted on site meets health and safety regulations.

Required Skills

1. Studying a RICS accredited degree is preferred.
2. An active interest in the Building Surveying and the built environment.
3. Flexible and self-motivated with a real desire to deliver excellent customer service and strong client relationships.
4. Proactive approach and a desire to continually learn and develop.
5. Organised, efficient, able to use your initiative and work to tight deadlines.
6. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, coupled with an eye for details.
7. Positive attitude and willing to learn and develop.
8. Good MS Office skills including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Benefits
Competitive salary aligned with industry standards, performance related staff profit share scheme, 26 days’ holiday, plus Bank Holidays and days at Christmas and New Year, pension scheme membership (after initial probationary period), life and accident insurance, group income protection scheme, private medical insurance, critical illness cover, wellbeing allowance.

Working Hours
The Firm’s core hours are from 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. and you may choose to start and end your day around these hours, provided you still do your 7.25 hours per day. There is no requirement for this to be the same each day, but you are required to keep your manager informed. This position also involves working out of hours on an 'as necessary' basis. We are open to considering flexible working arrangements for everyone; this can be discussed during the application process or upon commencement.

Application Process
Please submit your CV and respond to tailored questions. Successful candidates from the initial application will progress to the second stage, which involves a 30-minute teams interview with a member of our team. During this interview, you will have the opportunity to engage in discussion about the role in more detail and learn more about team projects. The final stage is an in-person interview at our London West End office. You will meet with senior stakeholders in our Building Consultancy team.

Newmark is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.